absolutely. My brother-in-law grew up in rural Georgia, and lives in Panama City (FL) now. I am amazed at the simple solutions that he comes up with sometimes. He doesn't have red hair, but sometimes his friends call him "Red" (shortened from "Red Neckerson").
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Just up the road (I’m on Cape San Blas) , he knows all too well about Hurricane Michael then!
Is he into audio?
Is he into audio?
oh yes. One or two metal roof panels needed replacement on the house, which was minimal, considering. But their RV (camper) flipped over and took in a lot of rain, so it was totaled. I made it down there about 4 months later to help him rebuild a backyard shed at a rental nearby. The devastation from Michael was widespread and very saddening to see. Wish I could have stayed there more than a week to help out.
No, he's not really into audio. He spends a lot of time gardening and does some fishing when he can.
No, he's not really into audio. He spends a lot of time gardening and does some fishing when he can.
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It's been blowing a hoolie and raining hugely last few days in Portsmouth, UK!
The sun has got his hat on today, for a moment. I was sweeping up leaves this morning.
Quite pleased with some of my plants today.
NIce cyclamen putting on a show:
Apparently there is a shortage of Chilli peppers Worldwide.
Mine have surprised me. Grown from seed in the greenhouse and on my windowsill. I gave plants to the neighbours too. A curry beckons.😎
The sun has got his hat on today, for a moment. I was sweeping up leaves this morning.
Quite pleased with some of my plants today.
NIce cyclamen putting on a show:
Apparently there is a shortage of Chilli peppers Worldwide.
Mine have surprised me. Grown from seed in the greenhouse and on my windowsill. I gave plants to the neighbours too. A curry beckons.😎
If the Titanic guys had one of these, they definitively would not have sunk 😉
Guntur has an annual intake of about 270,000 TONS of chilies, it is Asia's largest market yard for red chilies, which are dried green chilies, really.
What shortage?
We have a different style, see 'Athela Marcha' (green chilies in lemon juice), also different pickles.
Here they sometimes dip fry them, and sprinkle salt, excellent with fried snacks like fritters.
That is Athela Marcha, made from mild - almost sweet - chilies, mustard seeds, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and a little oil.
Takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Have fun.
Image is at random from a food site, which has no ties to me.
The pickle is something commonly made in homes in my state...like a PBJ sandwich in the USA.
Mods, your call, if you think it has marketing links.
What shortage?
We have a different style, see 'Athela Marcha' (green chilies in lemon juice), also different pickles.
Here they sometimes dip fry them, and sprinkle salt, excellent with fried snacks like fritters.
That is Athela Marcha, made from mild - almost sweet - chilies, mustard seeds, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and a little oil.
Takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Have fun.
Image is at random from a food site, which has no ties to me.
The pickle is something commonly made in homes in my state...like a PBJ sandwich in the USA.
Mods, your call, if you think it has marketing links.
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Titanic happened because the marketing guys wanted the ship to make the fastest Atlantic crossing on her maiden voyage, in spite of the Captain's protests.
No further comment is needed.
Moral: MBA = Master BS Artist.
No further comment is needed.
Moral: MBA = Master BS Artist.
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I could just picture a couple guys going down there with a big roll of duck tape trying to patch the hull in 28 degree water. It still would have sunk, and you would have some frozen divers and a big roll of tape sitting on the bottom.
Obviously I was talking tongue-in-cheek 😉 but since my chronic OCD forces me to (try to) find solutions to problems I see, I can easily imagine all passengers, furniture, baggage,etc. being sent to the opposite side of the ship, so it partly turns, bringing the hole over the water, and THEN applying a BIG "X" made out of gaffer tape over it 😉
Just had black eyed peas and rice for dinner, with a local (hotter) version of Tabasco sprinkled over it.
It is made of Himalayan cherry peppers, without vinegar.
It is made of Himalayan cherry peppers, without vinegar.
It would turtle rather than stay where you want it. Murphy’s law. The bottom was rather flat, other than the keel.
True story: my Compadre (my Son´s Godfather) is a full fledged sailor/seaman, has been all over the World, literally, and told me that when a ship develops a leak in the high seas, hundreds or thousands of miles from any seaport (he used to bring Bauxite (aluminum mineral) from Australia to Argentina, look at a map and see how far away are they from anything), the time honored solution is to tack solder a metal bar or I-beam over it , compressing a "leak sealer" pad.
Which is?: an entire pork belly.
Works like a charm.
Which is?: an entire pork belly.
Works like a charm.
